My ideas are often a little too grandiose for my skill set. Seriously. I have these projects stuck in my head, and no clue how to follow through. Instead of taking the time to learn, I tend to run ahead to the next project, leaving behind a messy path of tools and supplies. Not good (especially in a tiny apartment – I wasn’t kidding about the messy part).
I have a two-part plan. Part one: organize. Part two: learn some real skills. Part one has been sort of dull, just sorting my woven fabrics from my knits and that kind of thing. I’ll spare you the details. Part two is definitely more Cucumbersome-relevant. Right now, I am tackling the intimidating art of sewing with stretch fabrics, with the help of the book Sew U Home Stretch
So while I’m reading books, drafting patterns, and separating grommets from studs, feel free to peruse the gorgeous photos in my flickr favorites (shown above). I’ll be back very soon with some projects. Completed projects.
A Two-Part Plan
11 responses to “A Two-Part Plan”
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You might like to read the book “Refuse to Choose!: A Revolutionary Program for Doing Everything That You Love”. The book is about a “scanner” type of personality that tends to start a lot of projects but not necessarily finish them.
D.
I’m super impatient and never want to learn anything new, I always want to be an expert at it immediately. That never actually happens, unfortunately.
Patience is something that comes with time.
Yes, I would also have to think about the organization.
Love your color choice.
Cata
good luck with the learning. its exciting. and its a good time of year to start cozy-ing up with books and getting some crafting done.
It always feels like I am the only person with the ‘non-process’. It’s good to know I’m not alone. Good luck with knits! Looking forward to seeing what you produce.
I’m the same way! I’ve had a list going forever of things to do between sewing and screenprinting. I just get so excited that I think I make myself too overwhelmed to start. I’ve made my list for the weekend. Starting small! I’m cutting out my dress pattern.
Good luck with your projects!
O goodness – I am so with you on this! All these fab ideas pop into my head at once (usually as soon as it hits the pillow!) and I just wish I knew how to make them all happen!
It’s so hard to limit yourself to “one at a time”, isn’t it? If I didn’t have a very serious list-making habit — I don’t know how I’d make it.
Ok, that is spooky. How did you jump into my brain and blog my thoughts? I was just telling my mom, the ideas run through my head like crazy. I just can’t get them executed fast enough. I’ve just been going with my Halloween stuff for now. So glad 2 know, I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing.
Hi there! Just stopping in to let you know I featured your chair makeover on my blog today! C’mon over and check it out, and thank you!
Woah! What a great book and what a cool idea! I can’t wait to see what you make
What a great blog you have here!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
xo
Edyta
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